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CU-Boulder ranks No. 86 on U.S. News and World Report's 'Best Colleges' list

When it comes to public universities, CU ranks No. 36

By Brittany Anas, Camera Staff Writer

Posted:
09/10/2013 02:41:35 PM MDT

Updated:
09/10/2013 03:28:02 PM MDT

U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Colorado at No. 86 among all public and private universities in the country -- making it the highest ranked school in Colorado.

When it comes to top "public national universities," CU is ranked No. 36.

U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2014" edition was released today. High-ranking programs at CU include the undergraduate engineering program, at No. 17 among public institutions whose highest degree is a doctorate and 32nd overall.

CU's undergraduate business program at the Leeds School of Business came in at No. 23 among public universities and No. 38 overall.

CU was also listed among "A-plus schools for 'B' students," a guide to the highest quality schools for B students.

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